Less than two months ago, the Philadelphia Phillies didn't appear to be a factor in the NL East race. Now, they're on the brink of taking sole possession of first place.
Another offensive burst may put the Phillies alone atop the division for the first time in over three months when they face the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night.
7:05 PM ET, September 7, 2010
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia (79-60) has won consecutive NL pennants, and adding a third appeared unlikely as late as July 21 with the club third in the division, seven games behind first-place Atlanta.
The Phillies haven't been alone atop the division since May 30, but winning 31 of 45 has them within one-half game of the Braves.
The offense has played a vital role in Philadelphia's surge, averaging 5.6 runs during those victories compared to scoring 2.0 runs per game in the defeats.
Those trends were evident in a doubleheader split with the Marlins (70-67) in the start of this four-game series Monday. The Phillies were held to three hits in a 7-1 loss before collecting 10 in a 7-4 victory in the second game.
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